Wireless network ToF Camera System WLT-x20

WLT-x20: High-Performance ToF 3D Sensing Device with AI & Wireless Connectivity

1. Device Overview

The WLT-x20 is an advanced 3D sensing device based on Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, designed for real-time dynamic scene perception. It excels in high-speed 3D data acquisition, making it ideal for applications requiring fast object recognition, obstacle detection, and spatial analysis. Core benefits include high frame rates, wireless data transmission (WiFi 6), and onboard AI processing.

2. Core Functions & Technical Features

ToF Sensor:

• Resolution: 240×180, supporting precise depth sensing for short-to-medium range 3D modeling and obstacle detection.
• High Frame Rate: Optimized for dynamic scene capture, enabling real-time tracking of moving objects and interactive applications.

Wireless Transmission:

• WiFi 6 Support: High-speed wireless transmission with 9.6 Gbps theoretical peak throughput, low latency, and multi-device connectivity, ideal for remote data streaming, cloud computing, and IoT networks.

3. Hardware Configuration

Processing Platform:

• 64-bit RISC-V Single-Core Architecture: Open-source instruction set ensures energy efficiency, flexibility, and customization for embedded applications.
• 0.5 TOPS NPU: Supports on-device AI inference (e.g., object detection, SLAM algorithms) to minimize cloud dependency.
• Algorithm Flexibility: Open interface for custom AI models (e.g., point cloud processing, gesture recognition) to enhance application adaptability.

4. Interfaces & Connectivity

• UART Configuration Interface: Facilitates device initialization, debugging, and communication with external microcontrollers (e.g., STM32).
• Wireless Expansion: Supports Bluetooth, LoRa (with hardware integration), extending potential IoT applications.

5. Typical Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation & Robotics: Warehouse robot navigation, robotic arm obstacle avoidance, automated quality inspection (3D measurement).
• Consumer Electronics: AR/VR spatial perception, smart home gesture control, motion-sensing gaming interaction.
• Security & Surveillance: Behavioral analysis, space occupancy detection, remote 3D monitoring.

6. Key Advantages & Considerations

Advantages:

• Onboard AI processing reduces data bandwidth needs, optimizing cloud computing costs.
• WiFi 6 ensures stable multi-device networking, improving real-time collaboration in sensor fusion systems.

Considerations:

• ToF resolution is relatively low, requiring optimized balance between detection distance and accuracy.
• Single-core RISC-V may limit complex algorithm parallelism, demanding efficient code optimization.

7. Development Recommendations

• Use NPU acceleration for AI models (e.g., MobileNet, Tiny-YOLO) to enable real-time object classification.
• Enhance peripheral control features (e.g., motor control) by integrating UART with microcontrollers like STM32.

The WLT-x20 is a cost-effective, high-performance ToF 3D sensor for applications requiring lightweight 3D perception, edge AI processing, and wireless transmission, making it an ideal solution for robotics, automation, and smart IoT applications.